2878 – Presidential Legacy and Interpretation (and Re-interpretation)

In this panel, museum professionals and scholars will explore the work of presidential libraries, both in the United States and abroad, and the challenges that lie in interpreting the story of the evolving legacy of a president. The panel will specifically delve into the education and interpretation work at the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan Presidential Libraries and the President Saleh museum in Yemen, as well as explore the broader challenge of legacy interpretation.